Trocaire College Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Buffalo, NY · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $21,147 a year (2022–23)
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Trocaire College reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.

A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Trocaire College reviews each application.

Trocaire College GPA requirements

Trocaire College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Trocaire College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Trocaire College acceptance rate

Trocaire College admitted 194 of 199 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Trocaire College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Buffalo, New York, with 1,069 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Trocaire College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Trocaire College's admissions office before you apply.

Trocaire College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Trocaire College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,147 a year at Trocaire College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Trocaire College?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Trocaire College admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Trocaire College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Trocaire College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Trocaire College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

How important is GPA for getting into Trocaire College?

A lot: Trocaire College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Trocaire College look for?

Trocaire College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Can I get into Trocaire College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Trocaire College admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What percent of applicants does Trocaire College accept?

Trocaire College's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 194 of 199 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Does it matter at Trocaire College if a parent went there?

No. Trocaire College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need to write an essay to apply to Trocaire College?

No, but it considers one. Trocaire College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Trocaire College after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,147 a year at Trocaire College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Trocaire College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Trocaire College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Trocaire College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Trocaire CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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